Saturday, March 22, 2008

Herbal Colon Cleanse

Everybody's doing it these days, the herbal colons cleanse or some kind of colon cleanse. Seems we are a nation of people with mucous ridden, parasite infested, plaque covered bowels and the natural health practitioners won't rest until we've all been properly cleansed. And that's not just anal-y ... er uh annually, but some even suggest we drink some kind of concoction on a daily basis just to keep those pipes flushed and toxin free. It does make a certain amount of sense that those who are suffering with chronic constipation need a good cleansing. And I don't know if they are true, but many websites boast 40 pounds of toxic crap being removed from some famous dead people like John Wayne and Elvis Presley. Now, don't get mad at me for saying something so salacious against these two kings, I just report what I read.

So just for argument's sake, let's say we are going to do one of these things. Typically you must drink the stuff or take the pills for at least a month to get it really spic and span. Some people are so congested and clogged they may need longer. Apparently, you will know when it's working and all the stuff coming out makes you want to vomit. Then apparently your cheeks will bloom, eyes glisten and you will have a euphoric awakening. Alright, maybe you will just stop having constipation and your skin will clear up. But we are lead to believe something magical will actually happen inside of you and all of your aches and pains and even your mother in law will disappear.

Seems too good to be true. But don't let me stop you. Here are a few of the basics you need to know:

Herbal colon cleansing usually utilizes psyllium, which is a fiber generally taken in pill or capsule form to scrape through the gunk. Studies suggest most American adults hold about 8 meals in their bowels regularly while someone who takes additional fiber for cleansing will hold only about three meals. This alone should make you want to get rid of some of that.

A typical herbal colon cleanse will have the following standard components: fasting on water, juice or vegetable juices, probiotics, psyllium husk, bentonite clay, and salt water. Yes, that's about it. Now there are all kinds of herbal colon cleansing kits out there on the market but if you really study the ingredients they will contain these elements. So check out the price, consumer reviews, blogs and your local health food store to get an idea of which product is right for you,

Who knows, we could solve the world's problems if we all got rid of our toxic buildup. Perhaps we might even end wars, eliminate road rage and hateful postal workers if we all got an herbal colon cleanse.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Amazing Anti Aging Tips

Wage an all out war against the sun's deadly rays. Protecting yourself from the sun's deadly and damaging rays is indeed one of the most effective ways to fight aging. Make sure that you apply complete sun protection with sunscreen and sun block with high SPF content.

By covering your skin with articles of clothing like long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats, you can keep your skin away from UV rays. Studies say that the nicotine derived from smoking greatly accelerates the skin's normal aging process.

Make sure that you take time to wash your skin gently. Cleaning your skin contributes to delayed aging. Try using warm water during baths and try to limit the time spent on bath time.

Lastly, learn how to pat your skin dry gently to keep it moisturized.

Choose a gentle moisturize. Moisturizing regularly can help you maintain a youthful glow. By using moisturizers, you can help maintain the skin's natural moisture levels. Learn the art of shaving gently and carefully. Apart from the overall style and body, part of a glowing appearance is youthful looking skin. But what happens if aging comes settling in? Experts say that waiting for aging to settle in before doing anything is suicidal for the skin. The earlier you take on your skin, the better your prognosis and the longer your youthful skin will last.

Below are just some of the things that you can do to help maintain your skin and prevent aging.

Water is perhaps the most underrated beauty secret of all time. Unbeknownst to many people, water unclogs the pores and removes the toxins in the body. It also hydrates the skin, allowing the pores to breathe.

People born with dry skin are also asked to drink lots of water as this can help them keep their skin moist and fresh. If you can drink more, then that's better.

Although people with dry skin are all the more recommended to moisturize the skin, people with oily skin should also start a regimen to keep the skin elastic and moist. Protect your skin from the sun by wearing your sun block. Sun blocks actually protect the skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun. The basic beauty solutions:

The practice of sleeping earlier and well can help you release natural anti-oxidants, which helps repair the skin and get it prepared for another day. Avoid too much sun exposure - All you need to do is prevent unprotected walks in the sun. If it is unavoidable, try to wear sunscreen to exposed areas of the skin. This will at least help the sun's ultra violet rays from penetrating the skin. Sun exposure is the main culprit of photo aging, which can increase a person's age in no time. People who constantly subject themselves to sun indulgence have harsher, surprising and deeper wrinkles.